Why Did The NBA Ban Ninja Headbands?
The ninja headband was banned by the NBA before the start of the 2019-2020 season because the NBA felt that there was inconsistency regarding the length and it raised safety concerns. The ninja headbands were also deemed “unprofessional” by the NBA. League spokesman Mike Bass wrote in a statement: “The ninja-style headwear is not part of the NBA uniform and hasn’t been through the league approval process. Teams have raised concerns regarding safety and consistency of size, length, and how…